Steve

Pronunciation: [ st-EEV ]

Boy Name #1,693 Most Popular Hidden Gem 1 Syllable

A classic American name meaning crown

American English

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Meaning & Origin

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Language: English

The Story of Steve

Steve is a short form of Steven or Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or wreath. The name was borne by Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, stoned to death around 34 AD. As a standalone given name, Steve gained popularity in the mid-20th century as an everyman name with a friendly, unpretentious character.

Steve peaked in the US during the 1950s-1960s as part of the Baby Boomer naming wave. It is associated with the archetypal mid-century American male name. Today it is declining as a new baby name.

Steve Jobs, Steve Martin, Steve McQueen - the name has been borne by cultural icons who shaped American culture from technology to comedy to film.

Fun Facts

Steve Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976 and revolutionized personal computing, music, and smartphones
Steve is consistently one of the most common names in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Steve in Other Languages

French Etienne

German Stefan

Italian Stefano

Spanish Esteban

Famous People Named Steve

Steve Jobs

Business

1955

Co-founder of Apple Inc., visionary technology entrepreneur who transformed multiple industries

Steve Martin

Entertainer

1945

American comedian, actor, and playwright known for decades of stand-up comedy and films

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1
Popularity Rank: #1,693
Total SSA Count: 99
Cultural Origins: American English
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Casual
Cross-Cultural Ease: High

Alternative Spellings

Steven #269 Stevie #2990

Common Nicknames

Stevie

Pairs Well With

Steve James Steve Allen Steve Ray Steve Michael Steve Thomas

Sibling Names

Dave Mike Karen Linda Brian

Also a Girl Name

Steve is also used as a girl name, ranked #69931.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Steve

What does the name Steve mean?

"crown, wreath" (from Greek). Steve is a short form of Steven or Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or wreath. The name was borne by Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, stoned to death around 34 AD. As a standalone given name, Steve gained popularity in the mid-20th century as an everyman name with a friendly, unpretentious character.

What is the origin of the name Steve?

Steve has Greek, American, and English origins. In Greek, it means "crown, wreath".

Is Steve a boy or girl name?

Steve is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1693. As a girl name, it is ranked #69931. Steve is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Steve?

Steve is pronounced st-EEV.

How popular is the name Steve?

Steve is currently ranked #1693 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Steve?

Common nicknames for Steve include Stevie.

What are good middle names for Steve?

Popular middle name pairings include Steve James, Steve Allen, Steve Ray, Steve Michael, and Steve Thomas.

What are good sibling names for Steve?

Names that pair well with Steve as siblings include Dave, Mike, Karen, Linda, and Brian.

How many syllables does Steve have?

Steve has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Steve a common or rare name?

Steve is an uncommon name, ranked #1693 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Steve

Steve is a boy name with American and English origins . The name means "crown, wreath" in Greek .

Is Steve a boy or girl name? Steve is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,693 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,931. Steve is more commonly used as a boy name.

Steve is currently ranked #1,693 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Steve has 1 syllable and is pronounced st-EEV, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Steve include Stevie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Steve include Steven, Stevie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.